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      12-06-2017, 04:06 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by youngdoc1 View Post
Hi all,

I recently bought the OEM space saver tire kit from a local dealer. My summer tires are 19" and winter tires are 18". This kit is a 17" tire.

Just wondering if there is any risk to the drivetrain by running this spare tire if I need to?

Thanks.
Sounds like you're referencing the rim diameter, not the overall wheel size. The sidewall of the tire should be taller to make up for the lesser diameter of the rim. If the overall wheel size is the same as the others you should be fine.
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